It's essential to know when to seek professional advice about your neck tension or pain as it's key to helping prevent chronic pain and lengthy treatment plans.
If you experience neck tension or pain then it'll probably be your body's way of telling you that something is not right. It might be just a simple condition that disappears after a few days BUT it's important that you know when to seek professional advice to help prevent the pain worsening and prolonging your recovery time. Ignoring your discomfort should not be an option especially if you want to save time, money and pain.
Seek professional advice about your neck tension or pain when:
You neck pain that is constant and continues…
|We always advise that between four to six weeks is long enough to put up with a neck tension or dull pain. By this time you will be fed up with it and it’s a sign that you need intervention from a professional expert. Prolonging this could lead to longer recovery and potentially lead to a more serious condition.
The neck pain is severe…
If the pain is severe and does not improve after a day or two of using typical remedies then you need to seek help. This is a sure sign that something is wrong and needs attention.
Your neck tension or pain is affecting your sleep
Quality sleep is vital for your everyday health and wellbeing. Lack or disturbed sleep will not benefit you if you are already in pain or discomfort PLUS your sleeping position might be making your pain worse. If your neck pain is worse at night time, when you are resting or trying to sleep, then this is the point when you should seek advice.
Your neck tension or pain is stopping you from doing things
If your pain is stopping you from carrying out regular daily activities that you normally do with ease - then it it’s time to seek professional advice. A dull pain can be bearable but if it is affecting the things you enjoy, or even the things you just have to do, then it can also have a negative impact on your mood.
Your neck tension or pain is leading to you changing your posture or position
If your discomfort is making you sit, walk, sleep or stretch differently to avoid disturbing it then THIS is a sign that you need to seek professional help. Holing yourself differently can lead to issues elsewhere such as back pain or shoulder pain.
You are experiencing tension or pain in other parts of your body…
If you are experiencing pain, unusual discomfort, numbness, tingling or weakness in other areas of your body then seek professional advice. An Osteopath can then determine if the injury is more than just neck pain. We look at the whole body, and sometimes neck pain can be linked to other issues elsewhere.
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